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Grijon
Battle Name : Grijon
Date(s) : 11 May 1809
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , The Peninsular Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for British & Allied Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Part of Soult's force was falling back on Oporto and was caught by part of the main body of the British and Porrtugese force.
Location
A small village about 12 miles south of Oporto, Portugal. (Portugal)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 5,400
- Casualties :
- 250 (4.63%)
British & Allied Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,500
- Casualties :
- 106 (1.25%)
